SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 45    C

National News

The Economic Times

National / The Economic Times

details

Opposition cites former editor's passport, voter roll ordeal to target Centre

A former editor's passport renewal stalled after his name was removed from West Bengal's electoral rolls, sparking outrage from opposition parties. Congress, TMC, and CPI(M) leaders decried the incident as a sign of eroding citizen rights, linking it to the controversial Special Intensive Revision exercise. They argue this disenfranchises vulnerable populations and serves a divisive agenda, urging a closer look at the process's impact.

28 Jun 2026 12:39 pm